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City of Spokane
Community Update
May 2, 2023
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Walking With Woodward
The Mayor's Office plants trees with The Lands Council for Spokane Gives month. Find a volunteer project at volunteerspokane.org.
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Street Department Grind and Overlay Projects
The Street Department's 2023 grind and overlay schedule is BUSY! Crews finish Lyons Ave. between Division St. and Addison St. today and tomorrow they will start Nevada St. between Holland Ave. and Hawthorne Rd. Click here to view their schedule.
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Work WITH Us during construction season:
- Allow for More Time and Patience
- Slow Down and Stay Alert
- Follow Designated Detours and Obey Speed Limits
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Mayor Hosting Budget Town Hall Series
Mayor Nadine Woodward will host a series of town hall meetings to discuss the City’s finances and priorities for the 2024 budget and collect feedback on City services.
Town hall meetings are scheduled for:
- Tuesday, May 9, 5 - 7 p.m. at the Hillyard Library
- Thursday, May 11, 5 - 7 p.m. at the Shadle Park Library
- Tuesday, May 16 virtual meeting
Details on our website.
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Help Bloomsday Run Smoothly
Bloomsday is this Sunday! In hopes that Bloomsday, expected to have about 40,000 participants, runs as safe and smoothly as possible for participants, fans, volunteers and residents, please consider the following tips:
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Bloomsday packet pick-up will be at the Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd., from 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday, May 5, and 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 6, so watch for increased pedestrian traffic downtown on those days.
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Park vehicles off the race route. The Police Department will check the course the morning of the race, and vehicles left on the course may be towed. Residents in Browne’s Addition, Peaceful Valley, West Central, River Run/SFCC area, and Kendall Yards should take note of road closures Sunday morning into early afternoon.
- Do your part during Bloomsday to not be a litterbug and use trash receptacles along the course.
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Avoid congestion and consider taking Spokane Transit shuttles and buses to and from Bloomsday! It’s easy, convenient, and affordable!
If you have any questions, contact Bloomsday staff or visit the FAQs page.
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Annual Snapshot of Spokane County Homeless Population Reveals Overall Increase
The 2023 Point-in-Time Count, conducted in compliance with federal funding requirements to provide an annual snapshot estimate of Spokane County’s homeless population on behalf of the regional Continuum of Care, revealed a decrease in chronic homelessness and an increase overall from 2022. Details on our website.
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Police Activity League Boxing
PAL Boxing is a program where Spokane Police officers coach and mentor youth at Spokane Boxing.
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CHHS Action Plan Open For Comments
The draft 2023 Annual Action Plan of the City’s Community, Housing, and Human Services Department is online and open to public comment through Friday, May 5. The City proposes to fund six projects in 2023 that address housing stability and ten that address community-based social services. Comments can be submitted via email or phone. A public hearing will be on Wednesday, May 3, 4 - 6 p.m. in the Council Briefing Center in the lower level of City Hall. Read the draft plan.
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Council Recap
Council President Breean Beggs recaps the Monday, May 1, Spokane City Council meeting.
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Give your Mom, Dad or Grad the Gift of Golf
Give your Mom, Dad or Grad the gift of golf with four rounds for just $149 ($39 in savings!) The four-pack pass is good for one round each at Indian Canyon, Creek at Qulachan, Downriver, and Esmeralda Golf Courses. Purchase by Wednesday, June 20. Click here for details.
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Free Trees for Your Neighborhood
Spokane Urban Forestry partners with The Lands Council to increase the public's access to shade and green space.
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CHHS Seeks Feedback On Funding Priorities
The City’s Community, Housing, and Human Services Department is requesting public feedback through Friday, May 5 on priorities for its next award cycle through a short survey. The federal, state and local funds for the annual cycle will result in an annual investment of $7.4 million for homeless services, housing and public service projects. Take the survey!
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Meidl's Minute
Chief Craig Meidl talks about the drug crisis in our city and what needs to happen to address it.
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WSDOT NCS/I-90 Connection Workshop
The Washington State Department of Transportation is holding a workshop about how the North Spokane Corridor connects with I-90. The workshop is Wednesday, May 10, 5:30 - 7 p.m. at The Hive, 2904 E Sprague Avenue. If you are unable to attend the workshop, take their survey which discusses the alternative I-90 and NSC connection designs.
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City of Spokane Jobs
The City of Spokane is hiring! The classifications opening for recruitment this week are:
For a full list of job openings with the City of Spokane click here.
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Spokane Rewards. Spokane Solves. Spokane Gives
The City of Spokane is a great place to combine community support with expertise. There are more than 30 boards, commissions and committees made up of volunteers who help shape our community. If you have one day a year, or one day a week, there is an opportunity for you. Pick your passion and get involved!
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Volunteer For Downtown Spring Clean Week
The City of Spokane is partnering with Spokane Arts and Downtown Spokane Partnership for Spring Clean Week 2023! We will focus on cleaning up waste and graffiti in the downtown core in the week leading up to Bloomsday.
Open volunteer slots include:
- Wednesday, May 3, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
- Thursday, May 4, 11:30 a.m. - 1: 30 p.m.
Click here to volunteer.
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Spring Dreams: Stepwell Grand Opening
Stepwell, an interactive sculpture by J. Meejin Yoon of Höweler + Yoon, will open on Saturday, May 6, 11 a.m. in Riverfront Spokane. Join us for a short program followed by light refreshments in celebration of this incredible piece of art. Visit our website for more information.
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On the Bright Side
The Mayor’s Office celebrated Spokane Gives month by planting trees with The Lands Council and Spokane Urban Forestry. Find a volunteer opportunity at volunteerspokane.org.
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